BANCF presents awards, installs officers and directors at annual banquet
December 9, 2024
Press release from Builders Association of North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Builders Association of North Central Florida, a 450+ company member professional and trade association, proudly hosted its annual Installation Banquet on December 6, 2024, celebrating the induction of the 2025 officers and board members and honoring exemplary contributions with prestigious awards.
Outgoing 2024 BANCF President Don Kellogg presented the following awards:
- Individual “President” Awards – David Hilman, Custom Design Renovations, and Barry Rutenberg, Barry Rutenberg & Assoc., Inc.
- New Spike of the Year – Jason Cason, First Federal Bank
- Big Spike of the Year – Justin MacDougall, Santa Fe College, and Beth Phillips, NV5
- Retention Spike of the Year – Justin MacDougall, Santa Fe College
- Membership Grand Prize – Justin MacDougall, Santa Fe College
- George Barnes Spirit Award – Dianne Gates, The Best Restoration, LLC
- Ambassador of the Year – Griff Ellis, Floor and Décor
- Outstanding Engagement Award – Pamela Dennis, Radiant Credit Union
- Rookie of the Year – Dean Lockley, PeachTree Hospitality Management
- Chairs of the Year – Michelle Vickers, Scherer Construction of NFL, LLC, and Chancey Padgett, Vintage Electric
- Associate of the Year – Stephanie Sutton, eda consultants inc.
- Builder of the Year – Kara Bolton, Kara Bolton Homes
The following 2025 Officers and Directors were installed:
- President: Fred Lesperance, Gator Solutions, LLC
- Associate Vice President: Sue Fisher, BHGRE Thomas Group
- President Elect: David Hilman, Custom Design Renovations, LLC
- Associate Vice President Elect: Brad Stumpff, 2 College Brothers
- Treasurer: Michelle Vickers, Scherer Construction of NFL, LLC
- Secretary: Chancey Padgett, Vintage Electric
The following 2025 Board of Directors were installed:
- Amber Beckham
- Andreana Graham
- Arlene Stewart
- Barry Rutenberg
- Bryce Hartley
- Carly Waters
- Chancey Padgett
- Chris Trowell
- Christopher Decker
- Craig Brashier
- Debby Knopf
- DJ Samples
- Don Kellogg
- Erik Anderson
- Ian Brown
- Jake Plein
- Jason Cason
- Jason Robinson
- Jay Brown
- John Jones
- John Roscow IV
- Jorgia Wooten
- Juddy Carter
- Justin MacDougall
- Kara Bolton
- Lisa Rutenberg
- Luis Diaz
- Madi Joyner
- Margarita Purvis
- Mark Hurm
- Rob Edmunds
- Rob Lash
- Ryan McGriff
- Stephanie Sutton
- Toney Sullivan
- Wesley Emmanuel